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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1908

Page

8

Flood Sees Blues Slipping as Hitting Powers Falter

Veteran Tim Flood criticizes Blues pitching while praising a strong infield and robust outfield. He predicts his team will surge once hitting improves, citing hitters Phil Geier Skeeter Dunleavy Eddie Wheeler Tie Meyer and Lefty Davis as the lineup’s core.

Tim Flood Timothy Flood Phil Geier Phil Geier, “Skeeter" Dunleavy Eddie Wheeler Big Tiemeyer Davis

Leroy and His Papoose of the St Paul Team

The St Paul baseball club touts an Indian battery with pitcher Lewis LeRoy and catcher Jack Meyers, both full blooded Indians. LeRoy, Carlisle graduate, has played for Montreal and the New Americans before joining St Paul in the American Association. Rowan, first baseman in his Kansas City debut, impressed with a hit and a sacrifice while the fielding unit Geier Davis Dunleavy shines. Eadie Wheeler at short excels in defense and offense.

St. Paul Lewis LeRoy Jack Meyers Saints leRoy Carlisle Montreal Fastern New Americans Wisconsie Heaveter Marquard Wood St. Paul Ouatfejld Geier Davis Dunleavy Rowan Kansas City Hobbie Downie Bowen Teal Lennon Tim May Rosey Nat Eadie Wheeler Bill Clarke Clarke Ned Hanlon Aie Ham Carey Minneapolis John McGraw Hughey Yanalogs Amens Jennings Beaw William May Cee Roan Ee Ned Itimere William Minnespolis Oe Association Pet Mvilaeitweukes Kansas Nand Coluanbus Paul National League Ww. L. Pet Pittsburg Neinpati Boston Phils St. Louis New York Bay Brooklyn Cleveland Bae Nm Boston Enene W. W. L. Pet Walnut St San

Iis Play Yesterday Sees Nine Chances No Error Three Hits

The batter went three for three with nine chances and no errors yesterday. Sacrifices by Tiemeyer at third exposed field weaknesses. Tiemeyer and Greminger are noted as slow infielders. Gehring, a recent addition from Joe Dan Washington, is expected to coach Flecd’s payroll. Farris showed strong pitching last year but has cooled since returning to St Paul. Leroy, the hurler, alternates between good and poor days. Teal debuted yesterday with potential but limited impact.

Tiemeyer Greminger Mills Basman Elow Hank Gehring Joe Dan Washington Teher Flecd Babe Farris Saints St. Paul St. Louie Lona Leroy Teal Armour's Armour Toledo Bugs Columbus

Indian catcher Meyers joins St Pauls strong roster

Jack Meyers, a full blooded Indian and college man, joins St Paul after playing for Butte in the Northwestern league. He is praised for his strong throwing arm and speed, with offers already coming in as St Paul plans to bolster the infield and outfield with additions like Carlisle and the noted swatter from the coast.

Jack Meyers ST. Paul LeRoy Butte Meyers

Long Island Tennis Championship Results

The report notes yesterday’s Long Island Tennis championship with Wrm defeating Siepeer in straight sets 6 1 and 6 2 while Alexander and H Hi Hackett secured the doubles title 6-2 over Larned with partner Neeson and C F Watson.

Long Island New Yous F. B. Alexander Ae Challenger Me Alexander H. H. Hi Hackett Larned Yap Tener Neeson C. F. Watson

Friel Faces Crowds In A A circuit Backlash

Columbus correspondence notes Bill Friel under fire from fans across the circuit. Armour's Park expansion eyed after Toledo crowd woes. Joe OBrien deals with new base rule enforcement while Wisser Geier trade chatter circulates. Critics praise Monte Cross and discuss Toledo pitchers' lack of work amid weather delays and upcoming double headers.

Milwaukee Signs McGilvray to Replace Veteran Outfielder

Milwaukee club secured Mac McGilvray from Cincinnati Nationals to fill a veteran's spot after he had spent the season with Pueblo in the Western league. The move follows Cincinnati's strong outfield depth and McGilvray's noted speed and fielding, while the rest of the article notes a Missouri-Washington University meet canceled due to exams.

Milwaukee McGilvray Cincinnati Mievauxes Wis Combc Havenor Mac” McGilvray Cincinnati Nationals Pueblo

Blues Win Behind Brandom Pitching In Tight Victory

The Blues defeated Gehring and the Saints 5 to 2 this morning as Brandom pitched well and received solid support. Key moments included a three-run fifth inning for St. Paul and timely hits by Brandom, Cross, and others to overcome miscues and secure the win.

Clever work of base runners Cobb McGraw and Wagner

The article discusses base running innovations by Ty Cobb Christy Matthews and other early baseball figures. It explains approaches to taking extra bases on balls hit to the outfield and the advantages of aggressive base running to force outs and score runs.

Ty Cobb McGraw and Wagner Department of Baseball St. Louis Tyrus Cobb New York Eenanen Pittsburg McGraw Cobb McKeesport Hughie Jennings Tim Hurst

Terry McGovern Retires From Prize Ring

New York May 30 Terry McGovern announces via his manager Joe Humphreys that he will retire from boxing after a fourteen year career. He cites the Robson bout as proof his fighting days are over and plans to tour small towns this summer with Jim Corbett before entering business ventures.

New York Terry McGovern Joe Humphreys Aes Govern She Robson Lorta McGovern Corbett Eels

Caught Off The Bases In Western League Notes

The piece reports on Western league players led by Waldron hitting .369, Irwin at .310, and others like Householder .205 McLaughlin .263 Francks and Perring noted for their plays. It discusses George Perring’s fast bunt technique, Sam Crane’s baseball commentary, and jokes about Jack Egan and Ban Johnson era figures.

Waldron Charley Irwin San Francisco Ban Irwin Francisco Coast 3 Householder McLaughlin Francks Frantcisco Bulletin George Perring Cleveland Biltimore Meme Per‘cing Terener Ee Perris Philadelphia Bachange

Amateur Baseball Notes highlights local league play and schedules

The column lists numerous amateur teams and upcoming games across the city. Key notices include splits among the Splittog Athletics and Overalls Bites, challenges by the Kansas City Beavers and I A team, and calls for players to report to practice at various streets and depots, with times ranging from early morning to afternoon.

Splittog Athletics Woods Setheg Ps Rs Maripin Tamers Pendictons A. C Buckner Grand Central Depot L. C. Smiths Drakemores Irty-First Campbell Lowell Osdia Seventeenth Street Kansas City Beavers I. A Nes C. C. T. Reid East Child Street Dans and Tissues Ed Keefers Eighth Quindaro West John Star Kansas City Star Kansas City Stones Montfall Campbell Street Blues Indian Creek Wake Searcy Tony Albany Rob Hooly Tudie Parans Joe Gallicci Tom Pascale Jim Tilardy Joe Danzo Quinn W. P. Lindys Deemer Heights Bethel Cas Leavenworth Depot Paints Ward Elliott White Vance Taylor Reed Liltts Roark Coffey Shondon Summit Rockhill Burns & Lutz Tracy Vochatzee Wallace Will Wallace Ridge Young Britt Allen Laing Lang Waters Troost Bell Blizeard

Socialist Editor Sentenced For Mail Matter

Federal Judge Carland fines ex representative Freeman Knowles editor of the Socialist paper in South Dakota 509 Deapwoon May 30 for sending improper matter through the mails. Indictment funds were raised but refused to pay. He was sent to Pennington county jail.

Deapwoon S. D Carland Freeman Knowles Les Pennington County

Wall Street helped Bryan alleged political secrets revealed

The New York World reports that after the 1904 Democratic convention Bryan returned to Nebraska to seek a Senate seat. Ties to William J. Bryan include T. S. Allen, August Belmont, Thomas F. Ryan, William F. Sheehan, and Delaney Nicoll. Ryan funded Nebraskan aims via Sheehan to mask source. The backers expected Bryan's support for Parker and a softer stance on financiers.

New York New York World Judge Parker William J. Bryan Nebraska United States Senate T. S. Allen Allen Democratic State Central Committee of Bryan August Belmont Thomas F. Ryan William F. Sheehan Delaney Nicoll Sheehan Nicoll Ryan Helmont Conetee Mr. Bryan

Dowie receivership to end as Hately resigns

John G. Hately plans to resign the Zion City receivership next Friday after nearly two years preserving the estate of John Alexander Dowie. Landis is expected to assume custodial management of finances and oversee sale of factories and concessions to investors to restore employment.

Cutcaco John Alexander Dowie John G. Hately Zion City Cy Lion Dowie Reree Voliva Hately Sige Landis

Hetty Green to Newport Home This Summer

Newport May 30 It is said Mrs Hetty Green intends to make Newport her home this coming summer and is negotiating for a cottage It will be her first appearance at Newport as a householder She and her daughter Miss Sylvia Green have plans adding to the social season with the family engagement mentioned involving Matthew Wilks

Newport R. I Hetty Green Sylvia Green

Mrs Hetty Green Visits Newport Hope to Settle Society

Mrs Hetty Green has visited Newport twice in company with Miss Annie Leary at the Paul cottage on Mill street and Park Gate. Rumors link Matthew Astor Wilks to Miss Jen and suggest Green may take a permanent Newport social position this summer.

Newport Annie Leary Paul Mill Street Miss Leary New Park Gate Matthew Astor Wilks Jen Green Hoboken N. J Hotel Plaza New York Plaza Park

Supreme Court rules road law in township counties invalid

Missouri Supreme Court, in Division No 1 led by Judge Graves, disallows the 1905 special road district law for counties operating under township organization. Cass county case involved road commissioners of Raymore township urging transfer of tools and funds. Court holds the township should divide the township into districts and levy road taxes under its officers.

Jefferson City Missouri Supreme Court Graves Cass County G. B. Simmons Walter S. Allen C. M. Funk Raymore Circuit Court Road Commissioners Supreme Court

Missouri Supreme Court Rules on Motions in Several Cases

Division No. 1 of the Missouri Supreme Court issued opinions and ruled on motions in multiple cases. Opinions by Valliant and Graves affirmed in several matters. Reversals and remands issued for others including Continental Bank and Huber firm.

Jefferson Crry Supreme Court Valliant Earington Inma Miasouri Pacific Eally Teasdale Ovina Senneao Rlington Ralway Athenes Woodson

Elkins Abruzzi Wedding Postponed to November

Rome reports the marriage of Miss Katharine Elkins daughter of a West Virginia senator and the Duke of Abruzzi will be held in November. The ceremony is said to be private.

Rome Katherine Elkins United States West Virginia Duke of

Knights Templar Parade From Walnut Street

Oriental commandery No 35 and Kansas City commandery No 10 parade in dress uniform from 912 Walnut street to Ascension day service at Trinity Episcopal church at 11 o'clock. Commandery No 17 Independence Missouri and others attend as guests for the annual observance and a new eminent commander is to be installed.

Knights Templar Oriental Commandery No Kansas City Commandery No Walnut Street Trinity Episcopal Church Tenth Street Tracy Avenue Oriental Pemimetens Commandery No Independence Eh Se Whiatiity Kas Bert. Talbor Triad Church Richard M. Seibel Thomas A. Milburn

Aeronauts Under the Sea Submarine Trip by Lake Craft

J C Lake vice president of Lake Torpedo Company hosted Aero Club of New York members for a Long Island Sound trial of a submarine boat. Captain Simon Lake led the voyage with divers testing underwater walking and a diving chamber. A dinner followed and the craft demonstrated underwater torpedo discharge.

Captain Lake

ELOPING PRINCESS FOUND AND ACCEPTS MARRIAGE

Princess Amelie of Fuerestenberg Koenigshof eloped with Gustav Koczian an agent for a German car firm and is staying in Switzerland with his mother. She will not return until opposition to the match is withdrawn and relatives reportedly agree to abstain if she does return. Boosts the Fountain Flower Pot idea for Fifteenth street and the Paseo with earth filled basins flowers and vines.

Vienna Amelie of Fuerestenberg-Koenigshof Gustav Koczian Switzeland Kocezian Fifteenth Street

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